Dear Elder Smith,
You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to labor in the Washington Kennewick Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 24 months.
You should report to the Mexico Missionary Training Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the Spanish language.

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July 31, 2015

Family and Friends,

What an incredible week. I can hardly keep my eyes open or shout for joy because the transfer week has come to a close. Emotions, craziness, and happiness have all been experienced this week in our companionship. We have absolutely felt blessed from the Lord that everything ran smoothly and all the missionaries are in the right locations. We also got a TI-WI in our car this past week which makes sure we don't go over the speed limit. (It would've been great if we got in one week later).

Transfer week goes as follows.

1. Departing Missionaries come to mission home.

2. We drop off missionaries at airport to go home.

3. We pick up the new missionaries at a different airport.

4. A ton of training's with new missionaries.

5. We have to get rides and all missionaries in their areas safely.

That's a brief rundown with A LOT of linguistic details in-between.

In one month, we have 145 Engine Hours on our truck. That's A LOT!

We also got exciting news that Elder Packer of the 70 will be coming to our mission this month. WOOOPEEE! We are looking forward to that. Well I have so many other things to tell you, but I have to run.

I know this church is true. I have a firm testimony that the Lord knows the details of our lives. May we come unto Him with humble hearts.

Washington Yakima Mission

Favorite Scripture: Ether 12:4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always bounding in good works, being led to glorify God.

My Family

*My Sister*

My lovely Sister, Tara Faye Smith. She is currently attending Brigham Young University Hawaii and recently got engaged. Words cannot describe how much I love her and how grateful I am to have had her by my side for the past 19 years.

*My Mom*

My mom has served as an inspiration and role-model to our entire family. She's my best friend and someone I can continuously count on in a time of need. I just love my momma.

*My Dad*

My Dad and I have always had a strong relationship. He has persistently encouraged myself to become a worthy Priesthood holder and has taught me to value life. I love my Dad and would be lost without him.

Called to Serve

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to serve the Lord and build the Kingdom of God. Thank you to my family, friends, and the Lord for inspiring me to become a full-time missionary.

Feasting Upon the Words of Christ

2 Nephi 32:3

Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.